Redknee announces an extension of its existing debt facility

TORONTO, Aug. 4, 2015 /CNW/ – Redknee Solutions Inc. (TSX: RKN), a leading provider of real-time monetization and subscriber management software, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Redknee Inc., has entered into an amended and restated credit agreement with Wells Fargo Capital Finance, part of Wells Fargo & Company, and its two partners the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Capital One. The amended credit agreement will add to its existing credit facility, increasing the revolving line of credit to US$40 million and the two term loans to US$30 million each, for a total credit facility in the amount of US$100 million. Redknee will use the facility to strengthen its working capital position following the acquisition of Orga Systems and to position Redknee for future growth opportunities. The availability of the debt facility is subject to customary conditions precedent.

“This newly expanded credit facility will provide Redknee with a strengthened balance sheet, and the financial flexibility to allow us to continue to pursue our strategic initiatives,” said Lucas Skoczkowski, Redknee’s CEO. “As the leading independent monetization provider in the industry, we will be in an even stronger position to deliver our advanced solutions that support our customers’ demand for monetization and profitability through new digital services and the evolving IoT market.”

“We are pleased to have completed another successful financing for Redknee,” said John Leonard, head of the Technology Finance division of Wells Fargo Capital Finance. “We are proud to work with Redknee’s senior management team to execute their growth initiatives.”

The credit facilities will be secured by the assets of Redknee Inc., Redknee Solutions (UK) Limited (“Redknee UK”) and Redknee Germany GmbH (“Redknee Germany”). The Company, Redknee UK, and Redknee Germany have guaranteed the obligations of Redknee Inc. The Company’s guarantee is secured by a pledge of all of its shares in Redknee Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements
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About Redknee:Redknee monetizes today’s digital world. We provide a complete portfolio of mission-critical monetization and subscriber management solutions and services that allow communications service providers, utility companies, auto makers and enterprise businesses of all types to charge for things in new and innovative ways. Redknee’s real-time billing, charging, policy and customer care offerings provide the agility and scalability to drive a unique user experience, increase profitability and support any new product or business model. Available on premise, cloud-based, or Software-as-a-Service, Redknee’s low-risk, flexible solutions power more than 250 businesses across the globe. Established in 1999, Redknee Solutions Inc. (TSX: RKN) is the parent of the wholly-owned operating subsidiary Redknee Inc. and its various subsidiaries. References to Redknee refer to the combined operations of those entities. For more information about Redknee and its solutions, please go to www.redknee.com.

About Wells Fargo Capital Finance
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